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YD52 VBB

2002 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus C-max65,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 VBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,982 miles

Offside Rear brake appliance slower then n.s

both rear springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,908 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 73,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,563 miles

engine oil leak,

front discs rusted

water level low

wiper smearing,

Fail 20 Nov 2014 65,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak,

front discs rusted

water level low

wiper smearing,

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,888 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 52,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front subframe damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,233 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,043 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YD52 VBB is a 2002 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 65,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD52 VBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD52 VBB is a 2002 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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